Azure US Government Cloud Regions
These regions are designed for US government entities and their partners, meeting security and compliance requirements.
Available Regions
| Region | Datacenter | Availability zones | Paired region | Available to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
USDoD Central usdodcentral | Iowa | - | USDoD East | US government entities and their partners only |
USDoD East usdodeast | Virginia | - | USDoD Central | US government entities and their partners only |
USGov Arizona usgovarizona | Arizona | 2 | USGov Texas | US government entities and their partners only |
USGov Texas usgovtexas | Texas | - | USGov Arizona | US government entities and their partners only |
USGov Virginia usgovvirginia | Virginia | 1 | USGov Virginia | US government entities and their partners only |
Frequently asked questions
Who can use Azure US Government regions?
Azure US Government is available to:
- US federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies
- Solution providers building solutions for government
- Companies holding specific government data subject to regulations
- Qualifying private enterprises with data subject to government regulations
What compliance standards does Azure US Government meet?
Azure US Government meets various compliance standards including:
- FedRAMP High
- DOD Impact Level 5 (IL5)
- CJIS
- ITAR
- IRS 1075
For the latest compliance information, visit the Azure Government compliance documentation .
How do I request access?
Start the onboarding process by submitting the Azure Government request form and completing the required validation steps with Microsoft.
Additional resources
Key references for deploying solutions in Azure Government environments.
Azure Government documentation
Learn about Azure Government cloud services, architecture, and security.
Learn moreCompliance programs
Explore Azure Government compliance offerings and certifications.
Learn moreService availability
View the latest service availability for Azure US Government regions.
Learn more